15/08/2026
National Handloom Day 2026 is a beautiful celebration of India’s living heritage, where tradition meets creativity, craftsmanship meets innovation, and our students become storytellers of culture.
For MIT University Shillong, being part of this celebration for the first time was a truly special milestone. From our fashion show and merchandise stall to the launch of The Seven Waistcoats, it was wonderful to see our students’ creativity come to life.
The fashion show brought indigenous textiles and contemporary expression together on the ramp, while the merchandise stall showcased products inspired by Meghalaya’s rich handloom traditions. The Seven Waistcoats, released by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K. Sangma, celebrated the handloom heritage of the eight North-Eastern states.
For our first batch of design students, just stepping into their specialisation, seeing their work appreciated by distinguished guests, weavers, artisans and the wider community was a moment of immense pride.
Behind it all were weeks of research, preparation, garment creation, styling, rehearsals, coordination and countless last-minute fixes. Every person who contributed played a part in bringing the day together.
A heartfelt thank you to the Department of Textiles, Government of Meghalaya, for creating such a meaningful platform and giving us this opportunity.
Our sincere gratitude to our Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, for being present, encouraging us and supporting us throughout the journey, and to our Dean of Design for guiding and supporting our students from the very beginning.
And to every faculty member, student, model, volunteer, administrator, support staff and media team member, thank you for making this day possible.
Most importantly, to our students, you made us proud. Your confidence, creativity and professionalism made this experience truly special.
This is a reminder that our traditions don’t have to stay in the past. They can evolve, find new expressions and continue to inspire the generations that carry them forward.